Oxblood

Pronunciation: /ɑksblʌd/

Definitions of oxblood

noun a dark red color resembling that of ox blood

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a new pair of shoes in oxblood color.

A2 The handbag she was carrying was a rich oxblood hue.

B1 The interior designer recommended painting the accent wall in oxblood for a bold look.

B2 The antique chair was restored to its former glory with a fresh coat of oxblood paint.

C1 The luxury car's leather seats were custom-made in oxblood to match the owner's style.

C2 The rare wine had a deep oxblood color, indicating its age and quality.

Examples of oxblood in a Sentence

formal The antique chair was upholstered in a luxurious oxblood leather.

informal I love the deep oxblood color of your new purse.

slang Check out those oxblood kicks, they're so cool.

figurative The oxblood sunset painted the sky in rich hues of red and purple.

Grammatical Forms of oxblood

• past tense: oxblooded
• plural: oxbloods
• comparative: more oxblood
• superlative: most oxblood
• present tense: oxbloods
• future tense: will oxblood
• perfect tense: have oxblooded
• continuous tense: is oxblooding
• singular: oxblood
• positive degree: oxblood
• infinitive: to oxblood
• gerund: oxblooding
• participle: oxblooded

Origin and Evolution of oxblood

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'oxblood' originates from the color of the blood of an ox, which is a dark reddish-brown hue.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the color of the blood of an ox, the term 'oxblood' later evolved to refer to a dark reddish-brown color commonly used in fashion and design.